This course introduces the essential tools and concepts used by data scientists and data analysts. You'll learn to set up R, RStudio, GitHub, and other useful tools and gain an understanding of the types of data and problems encountered in the field. The course covers essential study design concepts and teaches you how to create and manage a GitHub repository.
With a blend of conceptual and practical instruction, you'll explore how raw data is transformed into actionable knowledge and get hands-on experience with key tools like version control, markdown, git, GitHub, R, and RStudio.
🆓 Free to Audit
🕒 Approx. 18 Hours
✏️ Beginner Level
🧾 Paid Certificate Available Upon Completion
🎓 Offered by Johns Hopkins University via Coursera
